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Maud Lewis Art

Canadian, 1903-1970
Renowned folk artist Maud Lewis (1903-1970) was known for her colourful paintings of life and the landscape of Digby, Nova Scotia. "A lot of her work was almost aspirational of a simpler time where you would see depictions of horse-drawn carriages and sleigh rides in the snow, fields being plowed with oxen. It really depicted a happier, simpler life." Colin Stinson, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Despite the hardships of poverty and advancing arthritis, Maud was able to create a body of charming and cheerful paintings that belied her situation – the fluffy white and black cats, the jaunty sleighs on wintry roads, the oxen festooned with bells and more. Maud painted on whatever surface was available including clam shells, dust pans and the walls of her tiny home. Maud’s small house where she lived with her husband and worked since 1938 was restored and is on permanent exhibit at Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Her artwork is held there and in the Canadian Museum of Civilization. She is the subject several biographies and two National Film Board of Canada documentaries. In 2017, a biopic of Maud's life titled "Maudie" was released starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke.
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Red Sleigh on Winter Road - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard
Red Sleigh on Winter Road - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard

Red Sleigh on Winter Road - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard

By Maud Lewis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This folk art painting of a red sleigh in winter is by Maud Lewis. Maud Lewis is perhaps the best-known and most beloved folk artist in Canada; indeed her work has attracted a large...

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1950s Folk Art Maud Lewis Art

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Sleigh in Winter with Dog - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard
Sleigh in Winter with Dog - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard

Sleigh in Winter with Dog - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard

By Maud Lewis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This folk art painting of a winter scene by Maud Lewis features a dog. The iconic paintings of Maud Lewis—the beloved folk artist from Nova Scotia, whose cheerful, colourful artwork...

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1950s Folk Art Maud Lewis Art

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Sandy Cove - folk art, Nova Scotia, Maud Lewis 1950s
Sandy Cove - folk art, Nova Scotia, Maud Lewis 1950s

Sandy Cove - folk art, Nova Scotia, Maud Lewis 1950s

By Maud Lewis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This original oil on beaver board folk art painting is by Nova Scotia’s Maud Lewis. Maud Lewis is beloved for her simple, colourful and joyful paintings prized by fine art collecto...

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1950s Contemporary Maud Lewis Art

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

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Two Oxen in Winter With Three Legs

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The Wedding Party
The Wedding Party

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Oxen in Winter by Folk Artist Maud Lewis
Oxen in Winter by Folk Artist Maud Lewis

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Three Black Cats

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Maud Lewis became famous after the media took notice of her art. In 1964, the Toronto Star Weekly ran an article about her, and the following year, she was featured in a news story that aired on CBC-TV's Telescope. Her notoriety grew further when Richard Nixon's White House commissioned two pieces from her during the 1970s. Shop a collection of art on 1stDibs.